American-dryer AD-120ES Manuel d'utilisateur

ADC Part No. 112185For replacement parts, contact the distributor from which the dryerwas purchased orAmerican Dryer Corporation88 Currant RoadFall Ri

6SpecificationsADG-120ESADE-120ESADS-120ESNOTE: ADC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS ATANY TIME, WITHOUT NOTICE or OBLIGATION.NOTE

7B. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION1. DRYER FRONT VIEWIllus. No. Description1 Microprocessor Control / Keyboard Panel Assembly (Controls)2 Control (Top Acc

82. DRYER REAR VIEWIllus. No. Description1 Basket (Drive) Motor Assembly2 Blower Motor Mount Assembly3 Impellor (fan/blower) Assembly4 Idler Bearing

9SECTION IIIINSTALLATION PROCEDURESInstallation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state codes. In theabsence

10B. UNPACKING/SETTING UPRemove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap, and/or optional shipping box) from dryer.IMPORTANT: Dryer must be t

111. LEVELING DRYERa. To level dryer, place 4-inch square metal shims (refer to illustration above) or other suitable materialunder the base pads. It

12C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTSEven though a 12-inch clearance is acceptable, it is recommended that the rear of the dryer be positionedapproximate

13D. FRESH AIR SUPPLYWhen the dryer is operating, it draws in room air, heats it, passes this air through the basket (tumbler), andexhausts it out of

14IMPORTANT: Make-up air must be provided from a source free of dry cleaning solvent fumes.Make-up air that is contaminated by dry cleaning solvent fu

15ALL duct work should be smooth inside with no projections from sheet metal screws or other obstructionswhich will collect lint. When adding ducts,

Retain This Manual In A Safe Place For Future ReferenceReplacement parts can be obtained from your distributor or the ADC factory. When ordering repl

162. SINGLE DRYER VENTINGWhere possible, it is suggested to provide a separate exhaust duct for each dryer. The exhaust ductshould be laid out in suc

17IMPORTANT: For extended duct work runs, the cross section area of the duct can only beincreased to an extent. Maximum proportional duct work runs c

18The main duct may be any shape or cross sectional area, so long as the minimum cross section area is provided.The illustrations on page 19 and page

19ADG-120ES FOR GAS MODELSADE-120ES FOR 80 KW ELECTRIC MODELS

20MULTIPLE DRYER VENTING (ADS-120ES)WITH 16" DIAMETER (2,750 CFM) EXHAUST CONNECTIONS AT COMMON DUCT

21F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION1. Electrical RequirementsIt is your responsibility to have ALL electrical connections made by a properly licensed and com

222. Electrical Service Specifications* AWG Stranded Type Wire ... for individual lengths less than 100 feet.(Motor lead type wire is recommended)IMPO

23* AWG Stranded Type Wire ... for individual lengths less than 100 feet.(Motor lead type wire is recommended)IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected t

24* AWG Stranded Type Wire ... for individual lengths less than 100 feet.(Motor lead type wire is recommended)IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected t

253. Electrical ConnectionsNOTE: A wiring diagram is included with each dryer and is affixed to the rear upper right guard/panel of the dryer.The only

IMPORTANTYOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY and THE GASSUPPLY or THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS or GUARDS AREREMOVED FROM THE MAC

264. GroundingGrounding (earth) connections must be provided and installed in accordance with state and local codes. Inthe absence of the codes, grou

27G. GAS INFORMATIONIt is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that the gasplumbing instal

282. Technical Gas Dataa. Gas Specifications * Measured at gas valve pressure tap when the gas valve is on.b. Gas Connections:Inlet connection ----

293. Piping/ConnectionsALL components/materials must conform to National Fuel Gas Code Specifications, or in CANADA, theCanadian Installation Codes (f

30IMPORTANT: The dryer and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gassupply piping system during any pressure testing of that sys

31H. STEAM INFORMATIONIt is your responsibility to have ALL steam plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure thatthe installation

32a. The pressure of the condensate in the steam supply will cause water hammer and subsequent heatexchanger (steam coil) failure. The steam supply c

33Compresses Air Supply Air PressureNormal 80 psiMinimum Supply 70 psiMaximum Supply 90 psi3. STEAM DAMPER AIR SYSTEM CONNECTIONSThe ADS-120ES is manu

345. STEAM DAMPER AIR PISTON (FLOW CONTROL) OPERATION ADJUSTMENTAlthough the damper operation was tested and adjusted prior to shipping at 80 psi, ste

35I. PREPARATION FOR OPERATIONThe following items should be checked before attempting to operate the dryer:1. Read ALL "CAUTION," "WAR

WARNINGThe dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or servicepanels removed. PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT.IMPOR

36J. PREOPERATIONAL TESTSALL dryers are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory. However, a preoperational testshould be performed

37IMPORTANT: There is no regulator provided in an L.P. dryer. The water column pressuremust be regulated at the source (L.P. tank) or an external reg

388. Each dryer should be operated through one complete cycle to assure that no further adjustments arenecessary and that ALL components are functioni

39K. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSNOTE: Before attempting to start the dryer make sure that the main door is closed and thelint drawer is securely in place.1

40L. SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONSIf the dryer is to be shut down (taken out of service) for a period of time, the following must be performed:1. Discontinu

41SECTION IVSERVICE/PARTS INFORMATIONA. SERVICE1. Service must be performed by a qualified trained technician, service agency, or gas supplier. If

42SECTION VWARRANTY INFORMATIONA. RETURNING WARRANTY CARD(S)1. Before any dryer leaves the ADC factory test area, a warranty card (ADC Part No. 1122

432. Each part must be tagged with the following information:a. Model number and serial number of the dryer from which part was removed.b. Nature of

44SECTION VIROUTINE MAINTENANCEA. CLEANINGA program and/or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint fro

45STEAM DRYERSClean the steam coil fins. We suggest using compressed air and a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment.WARNING: When cleaning steam coil

SECTION IIMPORTANT INFORMATIONA. RECEIVING and HANDLING ...

46B. ADJUSTMENTS7 Days After Installation and Every 6 Months ThereafterInspect bolts, nuts, screws (bearing set screws), non-permanent gas connection

47SECTION VIITROUBLESHOOTINGIMPORTANT: YOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY andTHE GAS SUPPLY or THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERSor G

482. Failed arc suppressor (A.S.) board.3. Failed drive motor.4. Failed microprocessor controller (computer).C. Drive motor (reversing) operates in o

49G. Both drive motor and blower motor not operating (do not start) ...microprocessor controller (computer) motor indicator dots are on ...1. Failed a

50K. Microprocessor controller (computer) will not accept any keyboard entries, i.e., L.E.D. displayreads "FILL" and when keyboard entries a

51P. No heat (GAS MODEL ONLY)...ignitor sparks, burner goes on and off right away ...1. DSI ignitor / flame-probe out of adjustment...reposition close

52S. Dryer operates but is taking too long to dry ...1. Exhaust duct work run too long or is undersized...back pressure cannot exceed .3 inches Water

53U. Dryer or scraping noise at basket (tumbler) area ...1. Check for object caught in basket (tumbler) / wrapper area.2. Basket (tumbler) is out of p

54B. Drive motor (only) not operating (does not start)...1. Failed drive motor contactor.2. Failed reversing timer (for Reversing Models ONLY).3. Fail

55ELECTRIC MODELS1. Fault in sail switch circuit ...a. Sail switch out of adjustment and/or has failed.b. Sail switch is not closing or is fluttering

2SECTION IIMPORTANT INFORMATIONA. RECEIVING and HANDLINGThe dryer is shipped in a protective stretch wrap cover with protective cardboard corners an

56b. Lint accumulation in location exhaust system.5. Insufficient make-up air.6. Failed hi-limit thermostat (for GAS and ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY).7. Fail

57K. Dryer scraping noise at basket (tumbler) area...1. Check for object caught in basket (tumbler) / wrapper area.2. Basket (tumbler) is out of prope

58SECTION VIIIREVERSING TIMER SPIN/DWELL ADJUSTMENTSTimer models have an electric reversing timer in the electric service box which is located in the

59SECTION XPROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OFREPLACEMENT COMPONENTS1. Microprocessor (computer) Boarda. Upon completing installation of the replacemen

60e. Open main door. The dryer must stop and ALL output indicator lights on the back side of themicroprocessor (computer) board must go out.f. Try to

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3B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimizethe risk of fire or explosion or to preve

4WARNING: DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber,or similarly textured rubber materials. Drying in a heated ba

5MAXIMUM CAPACITY (dry weight) 120 lbs. 54.4 kgBASKET (tumbler) DIAMETER 44-1/2" 113 cmBASKET (tumbler) DEPTH 42-1/2" 107.9 cmBASKET MOTOR 3